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New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, who will give the keynote address, and his wife Mary Pat Christie stand on stage for a soundcheck during the Republican National Convention at the Tampa Bay Times Forum in Tampa, Florida. Today is the first full session of the RNC after the start was delayed due to Tropical Storm Isaac.

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, who will give the keynote address, and his wife Mary Pat Christie stand on stage for a soundcheck during the Republican National Convention at the Tampa Bay Times Forum in Tampa, Florida. Today is the first full session of the RNC after the start was delayed due to Tropical Storm Isaac.